The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-19 00:00:00

IiRE TH[RD EDITION OF " THE SUN , ' 11. Containinz the Latest SPOR T I NG INTEL LIGENC ; L, 1a hul Every Evening of G. R. GLMNIE, NEW 3 AGEWT, 170, 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park. COALS The LILLESHAL COMPANY'S COAL .5. Direct from their own Collieries. per ton. Double... ..... Dee Cop ............ 255. * • ' • p ........... 223. , Well sereemd and deliverel within dye naileg o f their De. pots. Westbonrne rark.rold, W., and i 7, South Whalt addin.gton, W. Bee t Coke ................. 155. pr chaldrOZ Terrnspah. awls SCOTT, Sole Agent .21a. per ton. .19s. „ LONDON, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1864. Lord PALMERSTON, apparently, will insist upon bearing the whole brunt of it—meaning, that is, the whole of the disgrace consequent upon this hor rible scandal about Mr. STANSFELD and M. MAZ ZINI. It is about the most mistaken act of fancied chivalry that perhaps ever was heard of. How ever, Lord PALMERSTON' will have it so to be—and, therefore, so be it. He has chosen his bed— and he must lie upon it. Mr. STANSFZLD, it appears, did tender his resignation, as, indeed, it was only decent and proper that he should have done. The Prime Minister him , self tells us, indeed, tells the House of Commons last evening, that Mr. STANSFELD so tendered it. But —upon his own deliberate responsibility—the vete ran leader of the Government declined to avail him self of the proffered resignation. "My answer was," said Lord PALMERSTON last evening, "that I did Got wish him to take that step, that I wished him not to do so, and if any responsibility attaches to that decision," said the noble lord, in conclusion, " I am perfectly willing to take the responsibility upon myself." Whereupon there were loud Minis terial cheers. It sounds chivalrous. It seems almost a fine, plucky thing for the old man to have done. We believe it, however, to be the greatest mistake of his whole public life. It is worse than a crime —it is (we repeat it) a mistake. It will be a very long while indeed, not only before Lord PAL MERSTON, the oldest, and Mr. STANSFELD, the youngest among all the members of the Adminis tration, but before the whole of the Administration generally, as a body, are likely to hear the last of it. It will stick to the Cabinet as worse than a burr, it will cling to them like a taint. It will militate against their popularity and poison their reputation. The public will not easily lose the recollection of Mr. STANSFELD'S shameful panegyric upon a suborner of assassins, upon the man who gave the I,ooof. and the dagger with the lapis lazuli handle to MARRIOTI, otherwise GALENGA—that moral dagger which was to have effected the murder of King CHARLES ALBERT. Englishmen generally are not likely either to lose the remembrance of the fact that the accuracy of the astounding accusation made by the Procureur-Imperial, was distinctly admitted by Mr. STANSFELD upon severe cross-questioning. when at the very last he found it utterly impossible to escape from the reluctant acknowledgment—that letters intended for MAZ ZINI were sent through the post to, and received at Mr. STANSFELD'S private residence, 35, •Thurloe square, letters directed to MAZZINI under the name of Fiore, otherwise, in plain English, " Flower!! " Thanks to this member of the English House of Commons, thanks to this member of the British Government, Mezzim was (as the Procureur Im perial had said quite accurately) enabled to keep up his communications with his infamous eorrespondents. When the right hon. gentleman the Leader of the Opposition was re ferring the night before last to this indisputable fact. to this admitted and clearly demonstrated truth, Mr. STANSFELD himself rashly interjected the inquiry (with a sort of indignation in his very manner of putting it)—" What Correspondents ?" He had far better have held his peace. For—what was the instant reply of Mr. DISRAELI—upon the spur of the moment—suddenly, when thus interrupted ? " What correspondents ?" exclaimed the member for Bucks. " You know them better than I do, I suppose.. (Loud cheers.) What correspondents ?' says the hon. member for Halifax. Why, the assassins of Europe. (Cheers.) What correspondents ?' says the hon. member for Hall • fax? 'Why, the advocates of anarchy throughout the Continent. (Renewed cheers.) What cor respondents ?' says the hon. member for Halifax. Why, the men who point their poniards at the I breast of our ally." (Continued cheering.) Yet it is of a man, like MAZZINI, who (during all these years that Mr. STANSFELD has known him so intimately) has been cherishing precisely that class of correspondents, that the member for Halifax can have the consummate hardihood to speak in terms of enlogium the most extravagant and audacious ! And not only was it thus with the member for Halifax, but it was thus, the night before last, with that peerless patriot the member for Birmingham, and with that highly moral and conscientious statesman the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Speaking of this amiable MAZZINI, him of the "lapis lazuli" dagger (we beg pare don of the " moral" dagger) the adviser of GRECO and GAL ENGA Mr. BRIGHT had the astounding effrontery to speak as follows :—" I believe," he said, " there is no man acquainted with MAZZINI who will not say that so far as can be divined from his character, from per sonal association with him, he is a man of profound devotion—[An hon. Member—' To the dagger ']— it may be not to the principles of the hon. gentleman who speaks [Principles ! Mr. BRIGHT means Daggers! bat to the principle of the unity and isldependenee of Italy. Moreover, every man who has associated with him will admit he is a man of powerful and fascinating cha-. racter, that he obtains over those with ;m om he associates a singular influence [very singular!] —and that there are few persons w,ao have ever been acquainted with him perrenally who would not, apart from these special Questions we are now discussing—[An Hon. Member—' Of the dagger'] (cheers)—express for him the highest esteem and admiration. (" Oh, o h.") A n d we ll , i ndeed, might some voices exclaim with horror in the British House of Commons at observations so entirely opposed to all our notions of right feeling or even of deco rum ! But—while Mr. BRIGHT could talk thus mealy-mouthed about MAZZINI-of-the-Daggers— Mr. GLADSTONE could actually talk of the same Notorious Conspirator thus :—" I am bound to say that I never knew one of those men (he is speaking of those 'whom he has been accustomed to look upon as authorities in Italian politics) who did not regard MAZZINI as a person of great talents and a man of perfect truth and integrity. That is an important paint in the present discussion [very !] and therefore, until the contrary is shown to be the case, I shall assume that M. Illazzini is to he believed onhzs trord.'P Bravo ! Mr. GLADSTONE, there is nothing like sticking to it—just as Mr. STANSFELD, " the youngest" of our Administrators (the ingenuous youth !) sticks to it—just as Lord PALMERSTON, "the oldest" of them (old enough we shonid have thought to know better!) sticks to it. And so—as the upshot of it all —a sort of a dreadful Mazzinian flavour clings somehow to the Administration. It is very satisfactory that the Messrs. LAIRD should have published their correspondence with the Government. It was a very extra rdinary pro ceedicg on the part of the Ministers to refuse to produce the papers themselves; nut really they seem to think that it is the best thing iLey can do to refuse everything that is asked for, and, if not quite possible to do that, to delay for an indefinite period, and thus spoil all the grace of the gilt and prevent the required information from being of much ser vice to the parties concerned. The notion of con senting to produce the correspondence with America but not with the Messrs. LAIRD was perfectly absurd, and if anything could increase the odium which attaches itself to the Government for their conduct throughout the whole of this affair, it would be such want of common courtesy, such extreme reticence, and such overweening self-assumption. At all events their plans are so far frustrated, and no one need now remain in ignorance of the trans actions which have from first b last engaged so much attention, and awakened such natural interest and excitement. A few years back, had a sketch of these proceediugs been traced, how it would have been been scouted, reviled at, and declared fallacious in the extreme, that Ministers of England should treat the honourable and respected subjects of the realm with a brusquerie and a want of common fairness which has seldom been equalled in this country ; and to obtain a parallel we must seek among the arbitrary enactments of despotic powers. As if it was not enough:to notify that Government thought it necessary to detain the vessels until due inquiries had been made concerning them, and the most substantial proofs afforded of their ultimate destination, and as if the real object of all this fearful confusion and intense commotion could not have been as effectually gained by the adoption of more calm, rational, and dignified proceedings. Again, it was a most monstrous thing for Minis ters to doubt the good faith, and question the validity of the assertions made by the Messrs. LAIRD, than whom none in the land bears a higher character for commercial uprightness and integrity. The excuse put forth, that had the El Tousson been allowed to take the trial trip she would never have returned, was a vary sneaking way of getting off a promise, and diplayed a shutting and a hesitation totally un suitable for the occasion. Yet it is constantly wit nessed that when men in any rank of life and phase of condition undertake to do underhand work, they become insensibly imbued with the feeling that actuates those accustomed to such actions, and well versed in the details of subter fuge. It is a crowning proof that Ministers had really no faith in the justice of their cause when they interposed delay upon delay, lost time when it was professed that the affair was a most momen tous one, and are now, at the expiration of six months from the seizure, scarcely iu a more forward state as regards any definite conclusion. It was exposed the other evening in the House how it was not till the eve of Parliament that information was riled against the suspected vessels, and this circumstance alone is quite conclusive evidence alike of disingenuousness and pertinacity. It is almost to be wondered at that Ministers have not heard more of their disgraceful conduct in respect to their treatment of Messrs. LAIRD, and of their unwarrantable trifling with the case. If there was a shadow of foundation for their suspicions, why not seek to verify them in the face of day and in the sight of man ? Why not make an example of the offenders and bring them to condign punish ment. This would have been the proper course to have chosen ; it would have intimidated others from following in their pernicious ways; it would have been a good assurance to foreign States that no prejudice or partiality for fellow-countrymen would militate against furthering the aids of jus tice, and honourably maintaining the rights of nations. Though dealing a hard measure, still, had the Government chosen to pursue this open line of action, many might have gainsaid their policy, but few could have questioned their motives, and none dared to have doubted their sincerity. It is not too much to say that the Ministers feared to face the decision of that law which they declared to have been infringed in its statutes and violated in its principles. The ends of the earth might have received the tidings of the steam rams in the Mersey, before any definite or decided steps had been taken. The object o' all these frivolous pre texts is very plain, and the purpose of the intoler able delay but too transparent. The session must be tided over, and then all the rest can easily be managed. Ministers are trifling with the temper and defying the opinion of the nation with an effrontery that past days of intolerance and corrup tion could not have surpassed ; but when the Rabi con has been passed, when patience is exhausted and hope becomes extinct, all these secondary causes of irritation, these minor aggravation e, w i ll assume a double force, and appear as fat evidence against them. Buoyed up by succ:sa and inflated with pride of place and power, men may do very much as they please for a while, but when the pleasant time is peat, and the Sunshine of official existence fades away into the cold shade of opposi tion, their errors are brought to light which have been chronicled with jealous care against the evil day of failure. Amid the long array of defalca tions, mismanagement, and blunders, which disgrace the annals of the PALMERSTON Cabinet, the episode of the steam rams of the Mersey will occupy a dis tinguished place and cast a dark shadow around. Long may it be before we find this conduct re peated in our Statesmen, these insults heaped upon our merchants, tai l discredit affixed to our country. It was not 'many years ago that it was considered that tb:d famous Civis Romanus Sum was not more PP:.ent as a protection than the fact of belonging to this country. But those days will soon be for ever past if the present foreign policy prevails. It may be questioned if many other nations are not supe• rior in their outward attitude, however inferior their home arrangements may be. For the sake of consistency, for the love of truth, and for the fear of ridicule, let not those who have made themselves conspicuous in such affairs as those certified in the correspondence here alluded to again venture to accuse their opponents of making the " humiliation and degradation of their country a stepping-steno to office," The frequent cases of starvation which have occurred recently in the metropolis have naturally engaged attention, and some wise suggestions have been made upon the subject by several persons who have studied the matter. There is a letter to the Yinzes of yesterday, which seems to present some of the best ideas on the question that have yet been published. The writer very properly alludes to the faulty system of rating which prevails, and cites several instances to prove the evils that result therefrom, and the great inconveniences that are thus engendered. It seems strange, indeed, that more has not been said before on this topic, and that more attention has not been paid by the proper authorities to so very important a subject. One of the best proofs that can be adduced is given in the letter alluded to above, that is that the most numerous deaths always occur in the parishes that are rated the heaviest. Why an equalised rate all over London is not immediately effected it is im possible to understand, and it is an imperative duty on the part of the Government that they should institute inquiries and make investigations for the purpose of certifying as to the necessity that exists for this remedial measure being promptly inaugu rated. It is a cruelty to the poor, and an injustice to the ratepayers in the owr - bardened districts, and, in fact, the present mode of procedure militates i in so many ways against the well-being of the com munity that all who have the best interests of society at heart can hardly fail to lend their aid and co-operate with those who propose any plan for the adjustment of this social grievance. It seems strange that not one among the philans thropic members of the Legislature has taken up this question, and thus afforded the misin formed or ignorant an opportunity of joining their forces and exerting their influence to gain this inestimable advantage. In this letter we find that mention is made of the time at which distress prevails to the greatest extent. During the winter months it is of course on the increase, and becomes urgent by Christmas; it then extends over the inter vening months till March, and afterwards gradually lessens. The writer proposes that an increased allowance be made to the poor during this period of severe distress—this to be effected without in creasing the rates by modifying the ratio afforded in the summer. There is great sense in this pro posal, and one that may well come under considera tion. Indeed the proposition has so much to recom mend it that it seems singular that it should not before have suggested itself to some who studied the case in all its bearings. As it is well put here, " every housekeeper knows that people require more food in winter, more coals, more clothing, in fact more bodily support in every way than they do in summer, and yet little or no notice is taken of the fact in the regulations of the Poor Law Board or of the guardians in the several unions." A little forethought and proper precautions in these matters may work wonders, and while some one despairing of ever effecting any radical change for the better, the introduction of a very simple change may, in the course of time, tend to remove the obstacles that seem insurmountable. It stands to reason that the destitute must stand in need of nearly double the amount of out-door relief in the inclement weather, and yet the wise ones who preside over such matters have so decreed affairs that the help is precisely the same. Surely it is possible that before another winter this admirable plan may be put in force, and thus the poor distressed may no longer pine in want and indigence, but have at least welcome, if small, ad dition to their support. Nothing can extenuate the negligence of those who have allowed the whole system ot parish rates to fall into the state in which they now are ; and if through prejudice or narrow views they persist in checking the projects ot re form and adhering to the old abuses, the disasters and deaths that occur will lie at their doors. When the lives of fellow creatura are at stake, it in piti ful to find authorities so bigoted to their own im pressions, and officials so prone to be obdurate, and always to prefer measures to men. There has been no lack of evidence to show that most comprehen sive changes are imperatively called for; and the most hard and prosaical political economist can hardly defend a system which has for its results such sad and direful casualties. It is sad to reflect upon the vast amount of misery that is endured be fore a remedy is introduced in those parochial affairs; and it is urgently to be trusted that some decided step 3 will be taken before long to settle this much-talked of question of parish rates. This cannot now be considered any longer in the shape of a monetary grievance to be discussed at leisure, or a political measure that can be settled at any time; but the subject is one that affects the vital concerns of the community, and the best interests of humanity are at stake. It is not too much, then, to expect those qualified to aid in the good work to be up and doing with a strong will and a steadfast purpose. The Oxford and Cambridge Billiard Match, The first of " the events" came off last evening, viz., the four-handed billiard match between the chosen " champions ' of the board of green cloth," At eight o'clock play began, Messrs. Payne and Horne representing Cambridge, and Messrs. Starkey and Hobbs playing for Oxford. The game was 500 up, Cambridge playing first, and giving a miss. Mr. Hobbs followed, and did likewise. Payne followed suit, and then Starkey made a pretty break of 14, including some neat cannons. They alternately scored a few till the game was called 12 29, when 2 to 1 was laid on Oxford • They all played badly, but the Cambridge side got a little the best of it, Mr. Horne commencing some beautiful cannons, which he continued to play throughout the evening. When the game was 29 to 39, and, as Cambridge eorumenced, we will give their score first throughotet.. Mr. Starkey increased the advantage to 45, whet Mr. Home got the first decent break, numbering 17, Hobbs then added a few, and, after the other plav r ers had had another turn, Payne carried the game °P 'eo 58 all. A miss having been given, Horne made the r :eatUbridge score 10 a-head, a fluke assisting him, and agaia made some beautiful cannons when it came to his turn increasing the majority for the Light Blue, the numbers being 98 to 81. Up to this time the odds had been nto 1 and 6 to 4 on Oxford (taken) ; but £5 even on Cambridge Inca= current. Horne passed the 100, and gat up to 118 92; and, assisted by his partner, went still further ahead, the marker calling 140 105. Mr. Horne, who did the lion's share, had a nice break for 22, including a beautiful "jenny," and a lucky red hazard, his total being 162 ; and Mr. Hobbs, on the part of Oxford, picked up 129, Each adding somewhat, they continued to score, the Cam bridge representatives steadily increasing their advantage until the game was called 210 164 (5 to 4 on Cambridge taken). Starkey, from whom great things had been ex pected, played beautifully for 25, but Horne, determined to be with him, neatly added 17 to the Cambridge lot. With out any notable additions in number, but realised by the beautiful cannons mad e b y H orne, t h e b r illiant hazards made by Starkey, th e rap id scor i ng of Payne, and the judgment and careful pl a y s h own b y H o bbs, the game pro ceeded until 253 223 W A S announce d , th e Oxford having slightly diminished their opponents' lead. Careful play was the order of their going, and it resulted to the benefit of Cambridge, who again crept on and on until they made their majority 40 when they passed the third hundred, which Mr. Payne did in a pretty break of a dozen, the score then being 307 267. Again Home went on, and added 10, and so did his antagonists, and when they added 7 he added 12 more, so that the figures became 329 to 279. This majority of 60 raised the hopes of the light blue, and Payne's ad dition of some more rattling hazards put them into a majority of 69. With very little variation the game continued, Mr. Starkey playing unluckily, and Mr. Hobbs, although making some good strokes, failing to continue an opening successfully when ho had one. Mr. Payne having con tributed 24, the marker called 365 290, and 2 to 1 was offered, but 3to 1 wanted. As the game proceeded, the Oxford men fell still further astern until Mr. Starkey seemed to recover his form a n d re d uce d the majority to 50. At this period both side s pl aye d ra th er fast, Mr. Payne and Mr. Starkey especi a lly, and when the first - na med g entlema n passed the four -h un d re dth po i n t 70 ahead, he was loudly cheered, and 3t o 1 was o ff ere d on Cambridge. From that point up to 422 365 not hi ng o f especial notice occurred, but the Oxfo r d p l ayers recovere d themselves, and when the marker annnounce d 427 377 Starkey had the cue, and 4 to 1, which was offered on Cam brid g e, was taken. From then to the end of the game the match was intensely exeiting. Gradually but surely the Oxford players re covered their lost ground, Mr. Hobbs especially playing with great care, while Mr. Horne on the part of Came bridge, it m us t b a sa id, cer tainly fell off somewhat. At 475 426 the int eres t was ver y great, and Mr. Starkey played with a brilliancy that revived the hopes of his party, and at 485 440 he had a chance at the red which it required a Roberts to make use of, and his letting his opponents in (in a diff eren t sense to what the champion would have done) was no t sur prising. Each player missed many easy strok es , an d th e merriment that arose from flukes being design a t e d as fi ne play, and similar exhibitions of University wit—always, be it observed, at the presumed expense of an antagonist —was exceedingly amusing. The players themselves were very anxious, Oxford to win a game if possible " out of the fire," and Cambridge to score the first of three events out of the week. The dark blue, however, had too far t o go; the counsels of Starkey failed to endue Hobbs with a d ue ca pacity of performance, the red was left over the middle pocket, and Payne made a bril'iant hazard, and doing ditto in the top pocket, game was Called, the score standing at the finish Cdrobridge 481 Oxford The shouts of approbation that greeted the victors be tokened the generosity of their opponents, and with what amount of applause victory would have been received by the Oxonians those who know their capabilities can judge. The Cambridge men were of course delighted at their vie and it is no disparagement to Mr Payee's invariabl• doe play to say that his opponent carried off the laurels the evening. the Single Match will be played this evettilig, Just published, price 2s. CORPUL E N C E: Its Diminution, and Cure, without injury to health, By JOHN HARVEY, M.D. S•nith and Co , t 2, Long-sere; or from the Author, 6, Chandos-street, Cavendish-square. 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THEATRE ROYAL DRUR Y-L AN E. Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and 1. B. Chatterton. THIS EVENING, the Performances will commence with THE FOUR, MOWBRAYS. Master Percy Roselle. After which, THE MAN OF THE WORLD. S.r Perti nax, Mr. Phelps. To conclude with a new farce, THE AL A.EAM A.. Mr. G. Belmore and Miss Lydia Thompson. Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone. THIS EVENING, THE LITTLE DAISY. After which, BUNKUM MULLER. Mr. Sothern. To be followed by OUR AMERICAN COUSIN: Messrs. Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Rogers, Clark, Gordon, Braid, Sze. ; Mesdames Angel, Lindley, Hill, Harris, Snowden, Sce And AN UNLUCKY MORTAL : Mr. W. Farren and Miss M. Harris. Commence at 7. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.- Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN. After which, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Dromios, by the Brothers Webb. And JACK'S ARRIVAL FROM CANTON. The Two ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Sole Management of Mr. Pechter. Last Three Nights before Easter. BEL DENIONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated Every Evening during the Week. THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD: 3lessrs. H. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett, 319reland; Misses Percy, Pauline Le,:lercq, Wood, Mrs. Lee, and Miss E. Lavenu. A Iter which, at Efeht o'clock, the 115th Night of BEL DEMONIO, a Love Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian Chronicle by Mr. John Brougham. Messrs. Jordan, Charles, Brougham, Emery, F. Morton, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford, Collett, Sims ; Miss Kite Terry, Miss E. Lavenu, sirs. Lee, 41188 Elsworthy. The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is Stade to the occupants of Boxes, Box-placea, or Stalls, either for play bills or for the safe keeping* of hats and cloaks, and twat the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to receive any gratuities whatever. Box-office open daily from 11 to S. commence at 7. he met H with'TEoßn a i t n ur c d o a n y sej g u h e t n c a e n d o b f y the the a a c d e v i i d ee e n o t t , his physicians, will be UNABLE to APPEAIt until Easter Monday. March 28, when he will resume his character of Angelo, in "Bel Demonio." NEW THE ATRE-R0 VAL, ADELPHI.--. Sole Proprietor and Illanarrar, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, THE PRETTY HORSEBItEA.KER. Yr. J. L Toole and Alias Woolgar. A.t Elzht, LEAF . Miss Bate nan, supported by Messrs. A. Stirlinz, R. Phillips, Bilington, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne ; Miss H. Simms, and Mrs. Billingtcn. To conclude with. 11th tiro, THE AREA BELLE: Niessrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, Romer, Miss Woolgar, and Mrs. H. Lewis. Commence at 7. NIT ATTIEir'ASI}AwNE'.N.—rL,ccE, A th H e . I — „tran E d ß l Y s t n E i Yh E t b N e -- fore Easter Monday. when Miss Batement will re-appear in her great impersonation of the Jewish ma'd.n until further notice. In order • o give due effect to tr.is most remarkable sucles; of the se son, ea; ire , y new Sc nery by the celebrated ar ists 'Messrs. Denson and cons, and Thompsin, and new dress ,s and appo ntments have bean prepares for its produe tion.—N. n. la consequence of the pressing and numerous applications at the Box-ofn le arrangements have now been made by which Seats mly be obt a at,. I a Fortnight In Ad vance. 31R. BENJAMIN WEBSTER in the DEAD HEART, MONDAY NEXT, March 21. OYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. nader the Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER. j_11) This Evening (SATURDAY), BENEFIT of Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES MATHEWS, the highly successful new Comedy, by Leicester Buckingham, Esq., entitled TUE SILVER LINING: Mr. Charles Mathews. Mr. F. Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr. Montague ; Mrs. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling. Affer which, for this night only, ONE TOUCa OF NATURE : Mr. Benjamin Webster, his first appearance at this Theatre. To conclude with, first time these 10 years, the Farce of TWO THE MOIL a ING : Mr. Charles Mathews, and Mr. Frank Matthews, his first appearance this season. Commence at 7. ROYAL STRAND THEATR E, yranazer, Mr. W. H. Swanborough. TEA'S EVENING, ON AND OFF. To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr. E?lford, !dr. Parselle ; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne. Ater which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPFIEUS IND E ric?, DICE Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton, Aiesdames Swanborougt, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &c. Concludiu with MARGATE SAN DS, Commence at 7. The Weather—Sun Office, March 19, 1864. THERMOMETER. This day:at Two o'clock 4B Barometer-30.05. Wind—East; light breeze, and very fine. gif 4 1 6';1(''Wt.k SIM TBE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 18M LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) ST. PETERSBURG, MARCH 19. The Bank of St. Petersburg has reduced its rate of discount to 6i per cent. on bills at three months, and to 6 per cent. on bills at six months, and ad vances on goods and securities. PARIS, MARCH 19. The Duke of Saxe Coburg bad an audience of the Emperor and Empress yesterday, in order to take leave. The Constitutionnel of today announces that 111. Frederic Levy has decided upon becoming a candi date at the election fur the sth District of Paris. ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE PRUSSIANS AND THE DANES. SONDERBURG, MARCH 17, 10 P.M, N severe engagement took place yesterday along the whole line of the Duppel forts. Early in the morning the Danes reconnoitred the Prussian right wing. Liter in the day large masses of Prussians attacked the Danish centre and right wing, and at the same time a violent fire was opened upon the left wing from the Broager batteries. One en trenchment alone received 250 projectiles. The Danish works took an active part in the engage. ment, which lasted until the evening. The hardest fighting occurred near Avembjerg and the village of Duppel ; the latter being held by the Prussians. Several villages were burnt. The Broager batteries did only slight damage to the Danish works, all of which are still fit for service. The Danish loss was not inconsiderable, while that of the Prussians was probably greater, as many shells burst in the midst of their columns. Four regiments were engaged in the action. THE BOMBARDMENT OF DIIPPEL, COPENHAGEN, MARCH 17, 9 r.m. A report of the Commander-in• Chief to the Minister of War, published here to-day, states that the batteries of the enemy stationed at Broager opened fire yesterday at 10 a.m. on the Duppel en trenchments. The bombardment lasted till 3 p.m. The enemy fired altogether 500 shots. We replied occasionally in all 35 times. Our firing seemed to be successful, as two of the enemy's batteries were silenced for some time. Our materiel has not been injured, but our losses in men were not inconsider able, owing to an unfortunate explosion. We have 2 officers killed and 49 wounded, 16 privates killed and 119 wounded. A large force of the enemy's infantry, with 2 guns, was hurled against our right wing. They attacked Rsgebol, but speedily with drew. The same report says :—" On Monday night 600 Prussians, covered by two batteries planted on the Holstein coast, passed over in fishing boats to the island of Femeren, where they captured the gar rison, consisting of 90 men. An iron transport ship was abandoned, .bnt was retaken from the enemy, by our gunboats on Tuesday. The commandant at Fredericia reports that the enemy appraached the fortress yesterday at various points, probably to reconnoitre our positions. Our foremost works were fired upon by the enemy's artillery. THE BOMBAY MAIL. The following telegram has been received at Mr. Reuter's office from the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company ; MALTA, March 17. The Veetio and Delhi leave at 6 p.ra. and 10 p.m. this day. The former may be expected at Margeillea on the 20th, the latter at Southampton about the 26 ill inst. TN) Malta brought the mail to Suez, arriving there on the 13th (correct date). OUTWARD MAIL OF 2‘)Tri AND 26TH lANUARY. The Carnatic reached Madras on the 24th of February. The China and Bombay left Galle on the 21st ult. for Hong Kong and Sydney respectively. DIARZETE—This Day, COVENT GARDEN. Our market is seasonably supplied with fruit and vege tables. There is a fair business doing at the annexed quotations. FRUIT. B. d. s. Q. Pine apples 8 0 to 10 0 Colonial do., each 0 0 to 0 0 Grapes,per lb 6 0 to 12 0, Foreign do 1 6 to 2 6 Melons Nectarines, per dz 0 0 to 0 0 1 Apples, per ill -sv. 2 ti to 4 0 1 Pears, per do Oranges, per 100..3 6 to 8 01 Lemons, per 100 3 6 to 7 0 ; Gooseberries ht sveo 0 to 0 0 Strawberries pr pt 0 0 to 0 01 P. d. s d Mulberries,prpt 0 oto 0 0 Cherries, per lb. 0 oto 0 0 Foreign ditto, ptino oto 0 0 Filberts, per lb 2 oto 2 6 Walnuts, per 100 1 oto 2 0 Cobnuts, per lb 0 oto 0 0 Almonds, per bus 0 oto 0 0 Figs, per doz. 0 oto 0 0 Peaches.... Currants, per h.sv 0 oto 0 0 Plums, per do. Greengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 VEGETAULES. Greens, dz bunch 5 oto 6 0 , Shallots, per lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Cabbages, pr doz 0 10 to 1 6; Horseradish, pdo 1 oto 2 0 Ii 4d ditto 0 oso 0 0 i Parsley, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Savoy do., pr dz 0 10 to 1 6 ) Celery, per ditto 1 oto 1 6 Cauliflowers, pdz 1 oto 3 0 Beet, per doz. .. 0 oto 0 0 Brocoli, per bus. 0 Bto 1 0 Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0 Potatoes, per ton 60 oto 95 0 Small salad, p. pn, 0 oto 0 0 New ditto, pr pt ..1 oto 0 0 Mushrooms. p pt. 0 9to 1 3 Turnips, dz bunch 2 6to 3 6 Artichokes, each 0 oto 0 0 Carrots,pr do 4 6to 5 6, Cos lett, score .. 0 oto 0 0 Cucumbers 0 oto 0 0 y Mint and savory..o oto 0 0 Garlic, per lb Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0 Radishes, dz hnds 0 oto 0 0 Green peas, ft.-sv. 0 oto 0 0 Tomatoes, doz... 0 oto 0 0 French beans, h.s. 0 oto 0 0 Chillies, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Onions, doz. ba, . 2 to 2 6 Capsicums, per do 0 oto 0 0 New Do., dz bun 0 oto 0 0 Rhubarb, per bun 0 9to 1 6 Spinach .. 0 oto 0 0 Asparagus, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 Brussels sprouts 1 9So 2 6 Seakale, per bun. 1 oto 2 6 POULTRY. Turkeys, 4s Od to 8s Od ; geese, 5s Od to 7s Od each ; goslings, 6s to 8s Od ; ducks, 4s Od to 5s 6d ; ducklings, 4s Od to 5s 04; rabbits, is 3d to is 9d each; wild do., is to is 2d ; pigeons, Os 6d to Os 94 each ; Surrey fowls, Os Od to 14s 04 ; chickens, Os Od to 8s Od; barn-door fowls, 3s Od to 6s 6d ; capons, Os Od ; hares, 2s 6d to 3s Od ; ptarmigan, Is 3d to is 9d each; pheasants, Os to Os Od ; partridges,Os Od to Os Od ; woodcocks, 3s to Os Od; snipes, 94 to is Od; teal, is 3d to Os Od ; wild ducks, Is 9d to Os Od ; widgeons, is Od to Os Od ; plovers, Os 6d to Os 104 each ; guinea fowls, 6s Od to 6s 6d ; roasting pigs, Os Od to Os Od each; Ostend fresh butter, Os 11d to is Id ; English, is ld to is 3d per lb ; English eggs, 7s Od to 108 04 ; French do., 5s Od to Os Od per 100 ; leverets, 3s Od to 3s 6d ; grouse, Os 04 to Os 04. BILLING SOATE. Salmon, is 6d to I s 10d ; trout, Od to Os ; eels, 5d to 10d ; prawns, Os ; pike, skate, sturgeon, and halibut, Gd per lb. ; turbots, os Od to 15s ; cod, 2s Od to 10s Od ; brills, 2s Od to 6s Od ; doreys, .5s Od to 5s 6d ; mullets, Os Gd to is 6d ; lobsters, is to ;is Od; crabs, 6d to 2s 6d ; plaice and gurnets, Od to Os Od each; soles, 3d to 3s Od per pair; common oysters, 18s to 24s ; natives, 65s to 70s per bushel ; whitings, 2s Od to 5s ; haddocks, 6s to 9s ; smelts, Os Od to Os Od; flounders, Os Od per dozen ; mackerel, Os per 100 ; fresh herrings, 7s to 8s per 100 ; bloaters, Oa to Os per 100 ; carp and tcneh, Os Od to Os per brace. NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 4d, mntton, 3s 8d to 4s 8d; lamb, Os Od to Os Od; veal, 4s 2d to 4s 10d; and pork, 3s 6d to 48 6d per Sibs, by the carcase, WHITECAVEL. Beef, from as 4d to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 6d; veal, 4s 2d to 4s 8d; and pork, 8s 2d to 4s 6d per Blbs by the carcase, BREAD. The prices of wb.eaten bread in the metropolis are from 61d to 7d , of household do., 5d to 6d per 41b loaf. HIDES AND SKINS. Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 2id to 3d ; 641 b to 721 b, 3d to 31c1 ; 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 31d ; 801 b to 881 b, 31d to 41; 381 b to 961 b, 31d to 41c1; 961 b to 1041 b, 4d to 4td ; 1041 b to 1121b,—d to —d. Horse hides, lOs Od to lls Od ; calf skins, light, 2s Od to 4s Od ; full, 7s 6d to Os Od ; palled sheep, lls Od to 14s Od ; half-bred.s, 10s Od to 12s 61; Downs, 8s 01 to lOs Od; lambs, Os 01 to Os Od; shearlings, is 8d to Is 9d. HAY MARKETS. SMITHFIELD.—Meadow han £3 Os to £4 103 041; clover, £4 Os to --€5 10,1 Od ; and straw, £1 2s to £1 10s pvr load- A slow trade. CUMBERLAND. -3 ilea 4 ow hay, £3 Os to £4 lOs Od ; clover, £4 Os to £5 lOs Od ; and straw, £l4a to £1 10.3 per load. Demand inactive. WHITECHAPEL —Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4los ; clover, C 4 Os to £5 lOs Od ; and straw, 2s to lOs per load. Supply tolerably good. The trial of Walsh at the Waterford assizes was +nneluded on Wednesday, and resulted in a verdict of wilful :ounicr. Sentence of death was passed, tb.o prisoner, 119W over, prottetipg #pis iunvcence. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day. CITY BETTING.—Tins DAY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. 100 to 12 agst Lord Zetland (taken) 11 to 1 agst Wingrave (taken) 11 to 1 agst Gardener (taken) 12 to 1 agst Dollar (taken) 12 to 1 agst Llithfield (taken) 14 to 1 agst Costa (taken) 15 to 1 agst Touch and Go (taken) 16 to 1 agst Lioness (taken) 16 to 1 agst Fairwater (taken) 20 to 1 agst Countersign (taken) 25 to 1 agst Flash in the Pan (taken) TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. 100 to 15 agst Canibuecan (taken) 16 to 1 agst Hollyfox. (taken) THE DERBY. 14 to 1 agst Cambuscan (taken) SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, WARWICK SPRING MEETING.-FRIDAY. The Union Cup of 40 soya for horses not thorough-bred that have been regularly hunted ; 12st each, with maiden allowances. Gentlemen riders; jockeys 51b extra. Two miles on the flat. 13 subs. Mr J, Cannon's Dauntless (late Elcot Lass) 12st (Mr, F. Loton) 1 Mr W, R. Couri's Vivandiere, 6 yrs, 12st (Owner) 2 The following also ran ;--The Prophet, Moorhen, Yeoman, and Redpole. Betting—Even on Vivandiere, 6 to 4 apt Dauntless, and 8 to 1 agst any other. Dauntless, followed by Moorhen, Prophet, the favourite, and Redpole, was the first away ; they came past the stand in Indian file, but halfway up the bill Vivandiere ran past her horses and became second, followed by Redpole, in which way they entered the meadows. At the milepost Redpole was disposed of, leaving the two leaders to finish the race home. Dauntless held her own to the end, and won easily by two lengths. Nothing else passed the post. A Scurry Handicap of 10 sous each, h ft. Gentlemen riders ; professionals 71b extra. Winners extra, Three quarters of a mile. Six subs. Mr Mansfield's Damascus, 6 yrs, Ilst 121 b (Mr Coventry) 1 Mr Cherry's Disappointment, 5 yrs, lOst .101 b .. (Owner) 2 Mr C. P. Hudson's Tolurno, 5 yrs, lOst iOlb (Mr Edwards) 3 Mr Jenning's Bright Cloud, 4 yrs, 10st 31b .... (Owner) 4 Mr Tarling's Le blarechal, 4 yrs, 13st 31b (inc 7th extra) (Cox) 5 Betting-6 to 4 agst Tolurno, 2to 1 agst Damascus. Damascus made play, having the favourite and Disap pointment as his immediate followers, to half-way in the distance, where Tolurno gave way to Mr Cherry's colt, who failed to reach the leader, and was beaten easily at last by a couple of lengths ; a bad third. A Selling Race of 5 sovs, with 25 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. Weight for age, with selling allowances. Win• nera extra, Three-quarters of a mile. 4 subs. Mr Yardley's Mrs Nesbit, 3 yrs, Oat (in 31b extra) (.C2O) (W, rd) 1 Mr Gage's Flower Safety, 4 yre, Tat 711; .(Z2O), _ (W. Hobson) 2 Mr Mellon's Telscombe, 3 yrs, 6st 31b (£2O) (It. I'Anson) 3 Mr Tompkins's Corneille, aged, Sst (£2O) .. (T. French) 4 Betting-3 to 1 on Mrs Nesbit, and 10 to 1 agst any other. The favourite, after the first 200 yards, went to the front, was never after approached, and won in a canter by three lengths. Teiscombe, who beaded Flower Safety at the stand, was so unmistakeably stopped as to call for the attention of the stewards, who decided that all horses trained by Mr R. FAnso3, and those belonging to Mr Mellon, should be Debarred from running at this meeting, and notice of such decision is to be sent to the stewards of the Jockey Club. The winner was not sold. Flower Safety was claimed by Mr Tompkins. Grand Annual Steeplechase (handicap) of 20 soya each, 10 ft and sif declared, with 109 added. The second saved his stake. Four miles. 42 subs, 15 of whom de- clared. Mr Brandy's Fiyfisher, 5 yrs, lOst .. (G. Gray) 1 Mr B. J. Angeles Ireley, aged, lOst 91b.. (Mr Coventry) 2 Kr Nugent's Yaller Gal, aged, lOst 10W..., (Mr Barry) 3 The following also ran :—Wee Nell, Medora, Portland, Avalanche, Bell's Life, Amy, Worcester, Ocean Witch, and Ladbroke Lass. Betting —1 to 1 agst Avalanche, 6 to 1 agst Amy, 7 to 1 each agst Flyfisher, and Wee Nell, 10 to 1 apt Worcester, and 100 to 1 agst Ireley. Ireley made the running, with Wee Nell, Flyfisher, Medora, and Avalanche in attendance—then came Bell's Life, Portland, and Ocean Witch—the rear brought up by Medora and Yaller Gal. No alteration occurred during the first round, Ireley still going on with a clear lead, while Avalanche, who refused at the fence at the tap of the hill, was left in the rear. All cleared the brook well in the se cond round, after which Flyfisher took second place, Wee Nell dropping back into fourth position, Ladbroke Lass lying third. Avalanche again refuted at the same fence, and Portland fell crossing the Swan meadows. Running round into the straight Flyfisher drew to Ireley's quarters, at the distance headed him, and went in an easy winner by 20 lengths. Worcester would have been third, but was not persevered with, and was passed by Yeller Gal—Bell's Life was fourth, and Iptdbroke Lass filth. Avalanche and the rest pulled up, and did not pass the post, the last of all being Ocean Witch. Hunt Cup Steeplechase, by subscription of 10 soya each, for horses regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds; 12st each, with penalties and allowances. Gen- tlemen riders. About three miles. 13 subs. Lord Uxbridge's Marble Hill, 5 yrs, 12st 71b (in 71b ex) (Mr Edwards) 1 Mr Ivens's Sir William, 6st 131 b (in 141 b ex) Mr J. Rich) 2 Mr E. Green's Cantab, 6 yrs, 12st (Mr Coventry) 3 The following also ran :—Merrimac, Pelican, Whaley, The Prophet, The Useless Brute, Jerry, and The Don. Betting-5 to ron Marble Hill, sto 1 agst Merrimac, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Cantab took the lead, followed by Merrimac, Pelican, Jerry, and Marble Hill. Useless Brute, who refused the second fence, was not persevered with. Cantab and Merri mac jumped the brook almost together, Jerry and Pelican lying well up, with Marble Hill and Sir William in the middle of their horses. Shortly after going over the hill Jerry fell back beaten, Whaley also giving signs of retiring. After pissing the Swan meadows Marble Hill drew to the front, Sir William also joining the leaders at the turn into the straight. Lord Uxbridge's horse had the race in hand, and heading his opponent at the distance, won easily by six lengths; Cant ab was a bad third, Merrimac was fourth, and Pelican fifth ; the others did not pass the post. Match, 20 soya each. Half a mile. 111 r Formby's Miss Laurie Mr Anneeley's black pony 2 No betting. Won easily by 30 lengths. A Handicap Steeplechase of 5 soya each, with 50 added. Gentlemen riders. Two miles over the Steeplechase Course. 21 subs. Mr C. P. Hudson's Ballycarey, lOst 7ib (J. Land) 1 Mr Dixon's The Old Squire, aged, list 411)..(1t. Boyce) 2 Mr Nugent's Sir Bobby, aged (h. b), 10A 81b (Mr Clear) 3 Tho following also ran !—Killarney, Vulture, The Don, Pan, Dauntless, Lady Lovel, and Wasp. Betting-5 to 2 agst Dauntless, 100 to 30 each agst Ballycarey and The OH squire, and 5 to 1 agst Lady Lovel. Lady Level and Ballycarey went to the front, the for mer leading for nearly a mile, when Ballycarey took up the running, but soon reaigned it to The Old Squire. In the bottom the latter gave way, and Ballycarey, agaiu going to the fore, ran in an easy winner by three lengths. Match; 50 sous each, h ft; list 41b each. Three miles. Mr Lawtord's Grey Skin, 5 yrs Mr Formby's Duman, aged NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT MEETING. NAncir 30. Acceptances for the Earl Spencer's Plate of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, sft. New Spencer Plate Course, straight. 62 subs, 26 of whom paid. Age st lb Lady Clifden .. 6 9 4 Gemma .. 5 8 11 East Sheen .. 6 8 4 Cerintha .. 4 8 2 Alcbymist .. 5 7 12 Biondella 5 7 12 11.indeer 6 7 i 0 Suburban .. a 7 10 My Mary 5 7 10 Queen of Spain E 7 7 Flying Fish .. 4 7 6 Soapstone .. .. 4 7 Attraction .. 3 7 4 Dolphin .. 4 7 4 Lady Fanny .. 4 7 g Callao .. 4 7 3 Crafton .. 4 7 3 Amelia .. 4 7 3 Age at lb Evenhand .. 6 7 0 Nebula .. .. 4 7 Crytheia 3 6 12 Trojanua .. 4 6 11 Zara .. .. 4 6 10 Dirt Cheap .. 4 6 10 Country Maid .. 4 610 Soumise .. 3 6 10 Audacieuse .. 3 6 4 Orpheno 3 6 4 Vacdervelde .. 3 6 0 Tomfoolery .. 3 5 12 Junius .. .. 3 612 Weatherglass .. 3 510 Wild. Thyme .. 3 5 10 Lady di Vorgy .. 3 5 7 Aurora .. 3 5 7 Templar .. .. 35 7 THE DONCATE ii, STEEPLECHASE. Mr. Richard Johnson, the clerk of the course, writes to us, in reply to several correspondents :- 4 ‘ Serious case was not struck out to me for the Doncattcr Steeplechase." THE EDITORSHIP OF THE Illustrated London News, left vacant by the death of Mr. W. J. Stewart, it now appears, has been confided to Mr. R. Acton.— The Reader. THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, 29. Great George street, Westminster, will be open to the public on Easter Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from ten to five o'clock. HANGING ON BY THE SKIRTS OF IT !—A few days after the appearance of the Emperor's "'Julius CEesar," a new drama of the same title, by D'Ennery and Mocquard, will be performed, which, the authors hope, will profit by the sensation created by the book itself.—The Reader. RUMOURED OCCUPATION GF BLAIR CASTLE BY THE PRINCE OF WALES.—It is rumoured (writes our Perth correspondent) that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will become the tenant of Blair Castle for some time during the summer, the Duke of Athol' having shortly to proceed to Canada to rejoin his regiraeut.— E4inburgh Couraxt. TrfUrt 11111,11br HER IidAJESTY, WINDSOR CASTLE, March 1 8 . His Majesty the King of the Belgians, attended by General Count de Moerkerke and Dr. NoeP l ' arrived at the Castle, yesterday afternoon, frail London. His Royal Highness Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstone, and his Royal Highness the Dake of Cambridge, attended by Colonel Tyrwhitt, also arrived. To-day is the anniversary of the birthday of h er Royal Highness the Princess Louise. The Queen, accompanied by her Royal nighn eEs Princess Louise of Hesse, walked and drove ill the grounds this morning, Their Serene Highnesses Princess Amelia and Princess Clotilde of Saxe-Coburg, and his High ness Prince John of Glucksburg, visited the Quee ll i and remained to luncheon. The Hon. Lucy Kerr and the Hon. Carolin.e Cavendish have succeeded the Hon. 1 1 ° 1 1: Stopford and the Hon. Harriett Phipps, as Mal " - of Honour. The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales rode on horseback yesterday morning, attended by Lieut.-Colonel Keppel.. ea The Princess of Wa'es drove out and voll„ Westminster Abbey, attended by the Countess e° Grey. The Prince and Princess of Wales, attended br the Countess de Grey and Lieut.-Colonel J (e P P % went to the South Kensington Museum 1" afternoon and visited the Mulready collection. The Prince of Wales, with Prince John of Gidcr burg, attended by Lieut.-Gen. Knollvs, Lieu t.-u°" Keppel, Mr. Holzmann, and Baron Guldeneroel; went to the Royal Institution in the evening to be ° a lecture given by Professor Tnydall. 41* THE COURT.—According to present arrang el73-ant t % her Majesty and the royal family will remain 16 Windsor Castle till about the 21st of April, when ;the Q uee r , ll and members of the Court will remove to Osborn e, whe. they will reside for about three weeks, and afterwards re" turn to Windsor Castle for a short period. On leaYies 6 NS , indsor the Queen will proceed to Balmoral, British Equitable Assurance CompallY. ANNUAL MEETING. f iva The ordinary annual general meeting of the share 0 policy holders in this company was held yesterday afternoe at the offices of the company, 47 and 4 8 , King Wrilli°n; street, London-bridge. William Gayer, :Esq., chairman • the company, presided. The minutes of the last meeting have been read an d confirmed. Tho MANAGING DIRECTOR read the following repott:-, The new business of last year has been cons iderabl y larger in amount than in any preceding year. It has a taken with the greatest caution, and consists of a very ' selection of lives. The care exercised in former years in the selection of sloesil har again been manifested by a much lower rate of mortal than that provided for by the Company's tables. s Tear 1,583 new policies have been issued during the pa st • 0. 4 for assurances representing £252,015. The new an rl premium income thereon amounting to over £B,OOO. w ore The new lite proposals received during the last year oe 2,334 fur £357,025; 75, per cent, of which ha ve beco eon' policies, and a large number of proposals are un der sideration by the board at the present time. n riflg The progress of the new business of the coissPanY iol' the triennial period just ended is shewn ,by the lowing : Years. Policies issued. No. Amount. 1861 .. 1,091 .. 1177,07 5 1862 .. 1,267 .. 2•'0,257 1863 .. 1,583 .. 252,016 il l De The regular increase of each year's new business scl noted. £8,769 16e. 7d. have been p aid in the y ear for deatit claims and bonuses assured under policies. s tin 3e From the foundation of the company till the preaen- se a the total sum paid for death claims and bonuses Iwo w £31,454 6s. 3d., distributed over 216 policies. tiei A comparison of the three triennial periods termitia; eid3 with each division of profits made by the company,' P most satisfactory results. New Policies A issued. No mou nt.. F;rst 3 years ..,„ , Second 3 years 629,447 Third 3 years Total 9 years The periodical valuation h as b e en made by t he sett t 0 and it appears that after setting aside an ample reser'!..esi meet future expenses, as we ll a s providing for every 100 lily of the company u n d er its policies and other wises. astts making a full allowance for bad debts, &c., there rota surplus as follows : From the non-participating business divisible tiloo: bY shareholders, £1,836 2s ld, and from the .mutual bust L 12,108 9s 81, available for the policy holders. l P et It is recommended that a reversionary bonus of 1-, „ 0 cent, per annum up to the 31st day of December last l!" ch the date of the last division of profits as to Policies To. participated in any previous division, and to as sa ss 0f cies which did not so participate from the Ist ifoii. January next following the respective dates of such tto at cies, be declared on all Policies in the Mutual DePa rt s silo effected for the whole term of life, dated on or before ea 31st day of December, 1861, which shall be in O t n - , rya the Ist day of April next, and on other busines s err go' to participate in a duo proportion, to be settled by tll e 's s ioa tuary, and that the remainder be carried to the next dis' ' OO Ol of profits. This will lay the foundation for an ine r „ tl i o of dividend at future triennial periods. Also, that the. ,]iris; j ig £1,836 2s. ld., being the profits on the non.partielPel of business, be capitalised, making altogether to the credsoot the shareholders' profits account £5,540 6 s. ld ., and ors' 3s. 6d. per share per annum be paid, in addition to th9,,ep ginal interest, on each share on which the first ca ll has L'" sully paid up. Idle Considerable att ntion has been devoted to the iniclldlo mentos' the internal working of the company, a nd . 41 0 the body of agents has been largely increased, the sal - t ila of balances dun by agents is smaller in proportion to business done than at any former period. t 8 10 The agency staff contains a body of highly re s Pee ft i a ili men, distinguished by great personal energy and . increasing influence. f . ti l° While the directors have to thank a great number 9 „, ill shareholders and policyholders for valuable cc-operatio;oa extending the company's business, they think th at .f o ss% more should be accomplished in that direction, cen el "„asn' the vast number of pc hey holders, it being m ost etnr es ,bo tally true that every additional policy decreases the Ittossge amount of expense, yields a broader basis for a true t",,,, to of mortality, and increases the profits participated in " policyholders. i ° masir f The directors have made an alteration of the 1:0---,,,011 °f remuneration, which they think will meet the aPP r " - . the shareholders. 'el' Dati l ,1 It may be observed that the profits from tho nory., l ts pating business, without taking one penny trolls the 10 1 : policyholders' profits, have increased the vhareb°oo) profits thus early in the history of the company t o ante ole revenue of 81 per cent. on the amount paid up on ginal shares. ~.s„ 0 aPl' i The CHAIRMAN said it was with more than ..- -I . t ot feeling of pleasure he met the share and policy hol der . ioa l day, because the success that had attended the opera thoa of the society during the past year had been greatero,oll any of the preceding ones. The report entered an d os' into detail that, he would not occupy their time at ani c ; e oo length, but he could not help referring to the great i l3 d 1 10 1 that had taken place in their new business. I t sho w 04 mistakably the high estimation in which the coraP 6Ssr obli f held by the public, and also spoke most 10°11 Ai for the activity that had been displayed by 01E004 carried in the extension of its operations. ~c la hear). The perioSL'cal valuations had result' fall another very pleasing fact, viz., that after Ina kil's d etl gb and ample allowance for bad debts, &c., the re teu'9lll3(eaff handsome surplus to divide amongst the members. ‘zool) hear.) The Government Annuities Bill had created 00 interest in life assurance comonies, and although the o f elf ) ; of Mr. Gladstone was looked usmn as a great a r t r t o ,. quence, to him (the chairman) it stiemed quite iitt cleaboos ; 0 the Chancellor of the Exchequer knew but very life assurance matters. (Hear, hear.; He did 13 / 3 010 12 upon the measure with any alarm, b, cause til the oaalf Equitable was in a position to hold its ',wit ; an d ~ t/I ° ' offices that would feel the effects of the measure we—(tteoloi whose foundations were not of a solid description. tioll hear.) He had great pleasure in moving- the ad ° P i' the report just read to theta. all • 1113 The motion having been seconded, was castled , tlie mously. 1 ctino a Resolutions were unanimously agreed to, r a . 0e , 0 0 a° retiring directors, with thanks for their past r 9‘er,,ti ~ cl ' ire c' a special vote of thanks was awarded to the ma.aagilitTaisetea tor for the ability and prudence with which ha co n f it, the business of the office. m plitn es f Hr. W. S. GOVER, in acknowledging the co. s ii - oO X O ° 0 said he felt extremely gratified in receiving the ' t th at I°9 ; the meeting. He had but one object in view, anti to ld ° ll , to enlarge the operations and extend the bond" ' dleaf,', by the British Equitable Life Assurance Society. p‘thsav The proceedings terminated with a cordial vote of to the chairman. btill .../00,..................'.....1/MMENW va i g Some of cur newspapers seem to b e . jo yie r ' e l, puzzled by the connexion of M. Ma zzini with 31., Fr` 0 00 correspondent terrible in the imagination of tl it ' cit a s :e ; police. A little knowledge of street Itatian-a u wo osJ lsl3 r hear daily on the Lung' Arno or in the Chia.la -- 0 1 0 $ 1) , . s the ere, , iso G t h ls s e b i r f doubts r,, l,ib z a i t i r n e i s ; t :, ‘, " 3. 1; a l z o:v a e r d . i ' fi i s o a ri sort ,, i o n f id 1° 133 re s icl °`:, cut down to " Mazza," meaning a bunch of flovvf oiver . ;', gay ; and " Mazzini," a little nosegay or single ~P i i_ s oi as Mazzini is unquestionably the personage adds. a' e ilet Flower.—Athenazot C IO7 I. tilt ) THE ALEXANDRA CASE.—TiIe e L o r difto, in ann o u n ced yesterday that ju d gmen t would be r g r_eco p Alexandra case ou 04 early 411 , after the Eabto